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Unpowered grass tent site

From GBP 24 (GBP 24) 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum 9.3/10 100 reviews
Multiple Tent allowed per site

Site size

Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Camper trailer not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.
Car parking by site/unit

Other restrictions

Availability

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Hook Farm

View prices & book 9.3 107 reviews
Grass pitch
Misty morning
View down the main field
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10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
5

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, back-to-basics Aussie campsite. Friendly staff, hot showers, campfires a hit. Enjoy the natural, quiet vibe. Some pitches slope; occasional plane noise noted. Compost loos get mixed reviews.

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Second stay here - found a…

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Rich B.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Second stay here - found a lovely pitch as was end of season.

Loved that they came round to sell firewood at the pitches!

Toilets very clean and regularly tended to.

Disliked Tiny thing:

Add a scoop for the sawdust in the compost loos please?

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Great choice of space to pitch up.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The choice of space, clean toilets, remoteness.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely setting for a laid-back family…

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Rusalina M.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely setting for a laid-back family friendly campsite. Lots of space, considerate people, no music and as close as you can get to a wild camping experience. A charming village is in a walking distance, with two great pubs easily accessible by foot (if this is something you are after).

Disliked It is advisable you arrive early enough if you want to pitch on one of the flatter parts of the campsite. Having said that, we still managed to find a good spot on a Saturday afternoon.

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Great place

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George C.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Fantastic setting, very peaceful and picturesque. Enjoyed our time there 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spot on!!!

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Dan A.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked We absolutely loved hook farm! This was our 3rd time camping as a family of 4 and this was our favourite yet. We loved how unattached from everything we felt. We had a nice pitch and had lovely views!!

Staff were great. Charlie was very helpful when we arrived and I was helped with a flat battery on my van. Staff were very friendly and helpful! Shower facilities were perfect! Toilets weren't great. But that's just lack of education on people part. We really enjoyed our stay!!

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Great having the open fire on…

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Tom N.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great having the open fire on the ground, great hosts, excellent location.

Disliked Very difficult to find level ground (I didn't) so you'll be sleeping on a slight slope.

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Back to basics site with fires…

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James F.

Unpowered grass campervan site (sloping)

Liked Back to basics site with fires

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic location- so peaceful. Not too crowded…

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Anonymous

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Liked Fantastic location- so peaceful.
Not too crowded so you could have a whole area to yourself.
You could have a fire.

Recommend to friends Visit again

No music policy! Large site, roomy, simple facilities.

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Krystyna K.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked No music policy! It takes away so much stress knowing that you’re not going to be subjected to other people’s music or radio. Lovely staff. Campfires possible and firewood to buy and this is always a plus.

Disliked Nothing we disliked. We ended up up on a bit of a slope but we didn’t arrive til around 5pm and there are plenty of flatter pitches. We were there just for a night so this was fine. There were compost toilets which is fine - but they are often built really small! And are a bit of a squeeze. I’m a normal sized woman and it was a bit tight. My husband found it really tight!

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Very spacious…

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Bartosz B.

Unpowered grass campervan site (sloping)

Liked Very spacious

Disliked Probably a bit uneven ground for some

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hook Farm

Hook Lane

West Hoathly

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

England

RH19 4PT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.07307°N
0.05627°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.6 km War Memorial
6.6 km War Memorial
6.9 km Brambletye
Rail
6 km Balcombe Rail Station
6.5 km East Grinstead Rail Station
8.2 km Haywards Heath Rail Station
Ferry
32.4 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
40.4 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing
41 km Kingston Town End Pier
Airport
11.9 km London Gatwick Airport
11.9 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
13 km London Gatwick Airport North Terminal

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

As might have been mentioned, Hook Farm is in an enviable location enveloped by the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; several walking trails and bridleways linking Weald villages and through splendid scenery lead directly from the site. Brighton is less than 20 miles away too for city days or nights out. Recommended options in the region include the colourful steam railway ride from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park on the Bluebell Railway, an 11-mile journey along the border between East and West Sussex, or wildlife watching at one or more of the Weald's couple of dozen nature and RSPB reserves. Ardingly Reservoir, close to Hook Farm, also has yachting, sailing, canoeing and hooking samples in pike, carp, tench, coarse and match fishing. At Ardingly village less than a mile from the farm, the National Trust's Wakehurst Gardens is a popular day out for the green-fingered as it's managed by London's Kew Gardens and is home to three national tree collections, England's biggest Christmas tree and the millennium seed bank, set up with the aim of preserving seeds from all native flora in the UK. (Kenneth Branagh's version of As You Like It was filmed here too if you feel like being dramatic among the trees.) Next door to Wakehurst Gardens, the South of England Showground should keep most tastes occupied with its events attended by tens of thousands throughout the year, including the South of England Show and dozens of public events. And if it's gardens you're after, plenty are within easy reach: try out Standen, Borde Hill and High Beeches just to start you off. Finally, fancy some forest to go with the woodland on the farm? Ashdown Forest is a six-mile trot from Hook Farm and has walking trails, pony trekking and other outdoor options.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Brighton Central 28.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hove 28.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Kemptown 29 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Southwick 29.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saltdean 30.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Wakehurst Place 2.2 km

Standen 4.4 km

Bluebell Railway 9 km

Sheffield Park Garden 9.4 km

Nymans 10.1 km

National Trust

Wakehurst Place 2.1 km

Standen 4.3 km

Sheffield Park Garden 9.4 km

Nymans 10.3 km

Chartwell 21.1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

West Hoathly - Gravetye - Stone Farm Rocks, Weirwood 0.8 km

STONEHURST 1.5 km

GRAVETYE MANOR 1.9 km

WAKEHURST PLACE 2.6 km

Horsted Keynes - Sheffield Park 3.1 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hook Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hook Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hook Farm? As might have been mentioned, Hook Farm is in an enviable location enveloped by the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; several walking trails and bridleways linking Weald villages and through … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hook Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hook Farm? From $48.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.